Logging into Handshake
We recommend accessing Handshake through the brand new My Career Portal website: https://careers.herts.ac.uk. However, you can also access Handshake directly here: https://herts.joinhandshake.co.uk. When accessing Handshake for the first-time as a graduate, please make sure you are accessing through your web browser instead of the Handshake App.
The University has created an account for every University of Hertfordshire student and graduate (within 4 years) which is linked to their student account at the University. To access your account, please follow the instructions below:
Current students
- Students can choose to log into Handshake by choosing ‘Current Student Log-in’ and logging in using your personal University username and password. This will be the same login as you use for all University online services including StudyNet.
- Alternatively, students can sign into the website or app by using their university email address (aa99aaa@herts.ac.uk).
Graduates (within 4-years)
- Click 'Sign in with your email address'
- Enter your personal email address (please ignore any message you see asking you to enter your herts.ac.uk email address)
- You'll be directed to set your password
Logging into My Career Portal
On this brand new and updated platform you'll find a wealth of information to support you whatever stage of your career journey you are at. It is packed with resources to boost your career, from CV checks and interview practice to placements, self-employment tips, and (coming soon) the Herts Excellence Award.
My Career Portal website: https://careers.herts.ac.uk
- Students and Staff - All students will be able to access My Career Portal by clicking on the 'Student/Staff' and using your @herts details.
- Graduates - Apologies currently we are experiencing some techinical issues but once these are resolved, you will receive an email inviting you to register. Graduates have access to the platform for up to 4 years after their course ended.
- New graduates (graduating after August 2025) - when you graduate you will receive an email inviting you to register on the site using your personal email address (from your student record) and setting your password.
- If you are studying with UH through one of our partners or the College Consortium and do not have a UH login, you can still access My Career Portal. Please email the Careers and Employment team at careers@herts.ac.uk, and a member of the team will provide you with the necessary login details and assist you as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
I've followed the steps above and still cannot access my Handshake account - How do I get support in accessing my account?
It's important that you've checked the details you have entered are correct - Are you using the correct email address? The Careers and Employment team will be able investigate further and talk you through the process of accessing your account if you're unable to gain access via the steps above. Please email careers@herts.ac.uk.
I am a new graduate and did not receive the password reset email from My Career Portal when trying to access my graduate account. How do I resolve this?
If you are not receiving the Password Reset email, then My Career Portal has not been able to match your email address to an account on the website. If this happens then please email careers@herts.ac.uk - The Careers and Employment team will be able to investigate the problem and will aim to provide access to your account within 1 working day.
I've followed the steps above and still cannot access My Career Portal - How do I get support in accessing my account?
In this case you may be logging into the wrong account. You need to be logging into the account setup for you by the University because it will be linked to your student account at the university. Please try again to login and email careers@herts.ac.uk if you are still not able to access your account.
As a graduate, I no longer have access to the email address that my accounts on Handshake and My Career Portal have been registered. What do I need to do?
Both your Handshake and My Career Portal accounts will have been setup with the personal email address within your student record. Firstly, you need to update your email address within your student record. Please contact the Ask Herts team. Handshake and My Career Portal will automatically update within 24 hours after you have updated your email address within your student record.
Not finding the answer to your question?
Send your question to Careers and Employment and a member of the team will be in contact within 1 working day.